Ezekiel 23:2

2 “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother.

Ezekiel 23:2 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
2 Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother:
English Standard Version (ESV)
2 "Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother.
New Living Translation (NLT)
2 “Son of man, once there were two sisters who were daughters of the same mother.
The Message Bible (MSG)
2 "Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother.
American Standard Version (ASV)
2 Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother:
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
2 "Son of man, there were once two women, daughters of the same mother.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
2 "Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother,
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
2 "Son of man, once there were two women. They had the same mother.

Ezekiel 23:2 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 23:1

Then Job answered and said.
] Without taking notice of Bildad's harsh expressions and severe censures, or his unfriendliness to him; he enters directly into the argument, grants some things, confutes others, and defends himself and his conduct.

Ezekiel 23:2 In-Context

1 The word of the LORD came to me:
2 “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother.
3 They became prostitutes in Egypt, engaging in prostitution from their youth. In that land their breasts were fondled and their virgin bosoms caressed.
4 The older was named Oholah, and her sister was Oholibah. They were mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.
5 “Oholah engaged in prostitution while she was still mine; and she lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians—warriors

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Jeremiah 3:7; S Ezekiel 16:45
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